[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E77-E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF 2018 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ROBERT ``RED'' BYRON

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the 
racing legend Robert Byron upon his induction into the ninth class of 
the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  If it weren't for men like Robert Byron, there is no doubt the racing 
industry as we know it

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would not exist today. Robert played a pivotal role in both the 
development and expansion of NASCAR since its inception. After winning 
NASCAR's first season championship, Robert won NASCAR's first Strictly 
Stock title the following year, driving for car owner and Hall of Fame 
inductee Raymond Parks. Success followed him during every step of his 
journey which culminated in one of the most impressive careers in 
NASCAR history.
  After being injured during WWII in service to his country, Robert 
used a modified clutch that attached to his leg. Robert continued to 
race and his injuries magnified his impressive skills. Even though he 
passed away in 1960, his legacy lives on and will now be preserved 
forever in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A fierce competitor and true 
gentleman, he is the embodiment of racing and will now take his place 
among the greats in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  This year's class was selected by a comprehensive voting panel that 
included track owners, retired competitors, industry leaders, members 
of the media, and a nationwide fan vote. In total, a group of five was 
chosen to join the ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. 
Robert Byron is especially deserving of this honor and will now be 
enshrined forever for his contributions to the sport.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Robert Byron on 
his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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